As chief science officer, Robert Ring will lead Autism Speaks initiatives including the full genome sequencing collaboration with BGI and the Autism Tissue Program and its integration into the recently announced Autism BrainNet.

Former Job Title

Vice President of Translational Research

Industry

Health Care

Company Headquarters

New York, NY

Company Description

Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $195 million to research and developing innovative resources for families.